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Hyundai Palisade 2023
Carsguide Senior Journalist Laura Berry had this to say at the time: The Kia Carnival in the Platinum grade is our winner as the best eight-seater fit for a family in this close comparison. The Carnival stands out with its unbeatable practicality, great value and easy driving nature.
You can read the full review here.The 2023 Hyundai Palisade carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Hyundai Palisade 2023 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Hyundai Palisade Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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Calligraphy (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L — 8 SP AUTO | $70,730 | $81,290 | |
Calligraphy (7 Seat) | SUV | 2.2L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $73,810 | $84,810 | |
Calligraphy (8 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L — 8 SP AUTO | $70,730 | $81,290 | |
Calligraphy (8 Seat) | SUV | 2.2L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $73,810 | $84,810 |
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Interior
Big doors and heaps of interior space combine with thoughtful storage options, to deliver family-friendly practicality.
A 2022 design facelift brought a centre air vent that's more neatly integrated, a new-look four-spoke steering wheel, plus a 12.3-inch HD multimedia screen, and 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Seats
The Palisade has four models – Elite 7 and Highlander 7 (seven seats) or the Elite 8 and Highlander 8 (eight seats). On the seven-seat options, you have the following configuration: 2/2/3. On the eight seat options, it becomes 2/3/3.
You can choose between the following seat trims, depending on the model you choose - ‘Black’ synthetic leather, ‘Black Nappa Leather’, or ‘Navy/Warm Grey Nappa Leather’.
On all models – the middle row has two ISOFIX mounts and on the eight-seat models, a third top-tether child seat mount is added (middle seat). The third row has one ISOFIX mount and two top-tether child seat mounts.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Towing capacity
The Hyundai Palisade has maximum towing capacity of 2200kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Hyundai Palisade Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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Elite (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 2200kg | |
Elite (8 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 2200kg | |
Elite (8 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 2200kg | |
Elite (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 2200kg |
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1975mm x 1750mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Hyundai Palisade Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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Elite (7 Seat) | SUV | 1750x1975x4995 mm | 203 mm | |
Elite (8 Seat) | SUV | 1750x1975x4995 mm | 203 mm | |
Highlander (7 Seat) | SUV | 1750x1975x4995 mm | 203 mm | |
Highlander (8 Seat) | SUV | 1750x1975x4995 mm | 203 mm |
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Colours
The Palisade is available in a choice of nine colours, including the standard 'Creamy White mica' and the optional premium 'Graphite Grey metallic' and 'Sierra Burgundy', 'Moonlight Blue' and 'Abyss Black mica', as well as 'Shimmering Silver metallic', 'Robust Emerald mica', plus 'Highlander-exclusive Olivine Grey metallic' and 'Gaia Brown mica.'
- Creamy White
- Graphite Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Abyss Black
- Moonlight Blue
- Robust Emerald
- Sierra Burgundy
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Accessories
The Elite grade kicks things off at $65,900 for the petrol 2WD and $69,900 for the diesel AWD. It retains features like 12-speaker Infinity audio, active cruise, leather-appointed seats, dual-zone climate, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, LED headlights, DRLs, tail-lights and fog lights, and a power tailgate. Plus, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch HD multimedia screen, a glass sunroof, remote start and Bluelink connected services.
Step up to the Highlander ($75,900 petrol 2WD / $79,900 diesel AWD) and things like Nappa leather-appointed seats, ventilated first and second row seats, rain-sensing wipers, and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat are standard. As well as a 3D surround view function, remote smart, wing type headrests on the outer positions on the second row, and a digital interior mirror.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Hyundai Palisade here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Would a Hyundai Palisade comfortably carry my family as well as safely tow a 3500kg loaded camper trailer?
The short answer is no. The Palisade in either petrol or turbo-diesel form is rated to tow a maximum of 2200kg. Towing a heavier load than that would be illegal, void your warranty and insurance and would simply be outright dangerous.
Beyond the towing element, the Palisade would be a great choice for a growing family of teenagers as it’s huge inside, comfortable and has a flexible seating layout. However, if you really want to tow a 3.5-tonne camper (which is what a family of that size probably needs for a vanning holiday) then you’re better off going for a four-wheel-drive wagon like a Nissan Patrol or Toyota LandCruiser.
These vehicles offer seven seats (unlike a dual-cab ute) and have the towing capacity to do what you need them to. That said, at 3500kg, you’re right on the limit of their legal towing capacity, so you’d need to accurately know the mass of the caravan or camper and then add the weight of any gear inside it including drinking water and luggage. All those things add to the towed mass and can easily take and already heavy camper-trailer beyond the legal towing limit of the vehicle.
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Which popular mid to large SUV is best for a family?
This is a really interesting question, because most car-makers tend to quote their products’ luggage capacity in litres, rather than a set of dimensions in each direction. Even then, it’s not that simple as there are different methods fort calculating the cubic capacity of a load space, and the two methods are not readily comparable. It’s also a bit of a con-job, because a figure in litres mean very little to most people, while actual measurements in centimetres would be much more relatable.
In any case, since you obviously have two kids with cellos and school-bags, it’s clear that you’ll also need the rear seat for at least one passenger, so you need to find a vehicle that either has enough space in the rear with the first two rows of seats in place, or a car that has a split-fold rear seat to allow longer loads (like a cello or two) to pass from the luggage area into the rear seat space. The good news there is that many (if not all) SUVs do, in fact, have this split-fold seat, and that will surely accommodate even a full-sized cello which, after a bit of scratching around, I discovered is about 121cm long.
If, however, you need to occupy the whole rear seat with passengers, then you need to find an SUV that is wide enough to accept the cellos loaded across (or diagonally across) the car. That won’t be easy, because most vehicles just aren’t that wide inside. Even a conventional full-sized car-based Holden or Ford utility (which aren’t being made any longer) is only about 1400mm wide. And if you check out something like a Hyundai Santa Fe, it’s load area with the third row is feats down is just 1080mm at its narrowest point. Even the huge Hyundai Palisade is just 1111mm across the narrowest point of its load area. There will be areas where the space is wider, but that narrowest point is usually between the rear wheel-arches.
I’ll also take a punt and suggest that the cellos in question are either in carry-bags or even hard-cases which would add even more to their length. So you might find it very difficult to find anything that will accommodate a 1.2 or 1.3 metre cello lengthways in the luggage area without resorting to folding down half the second-row seat. Even a big car like a Volvo XC90 has just 1220mm of load length with the rear seat in place, and mid-sized station-wagons typically have less than a metre between the tailgate and the rear seat. The best idea might be to make a short-list of cars you’d be happy with and then visit the relevant showrooms with a tape measure (or even a cello) in your hand.
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Hyundai Palisade 2023 Boot Space
With all three rows upright, the Palisade's boot space is 311 litres (VDA), which is enough to be useful for day trips when you have a full house on-board. Fold the third row and that grows to 704 litres, and with the second and third rows down you’re at 2447 litres.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Hyundai Palisade currently offers fuel consumption from 7.3 to 10.7L/100km. The Hyundai Palisade is available with the following fuel types: Diesel, — and ULP.
Hyundai Palisade Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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Calligraphy (7 Seat) | SUV | 2.2L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 7.3L/100km | |
Calligraphy (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 10.7L/100km | |
Calligraphy (8 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 10.7L/100km | |
Calligraphy Black INK (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 10.7L/100km | |
Calligraphy Black INK (8 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,—,8 SP AUTO | 10.7L/100km | |
Elite (7 Seat) | SUV | 3.8L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 10.7L/100km |
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Hyundai Palisade Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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Elite (7 Seat) | SUV | 245x50 R20 1 | — | 245x50 R20 1 | — | |
Elite (8 Seat) | SUV | 245x50 R20 1 | — | 245x50 R20 1 | — | |
Highlander (7 Seat) | SUV | 245x50 R20 1 | — | 245x50 R20 1 | — | |
Highlander (8 Seat) | SUV | 245x50 R20 1 | — | 245x50 R20 1 | — |
Hyundai Palisade 2023 Speed
Expect the turbo-diesel Palisade to accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 10 seconds. The free-revving (and circa 90kg lighter) petrol Palisade will hit the same mark in roughly eight seconds. Expect a top speed of around 210km/h for both.